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The Election's Office is responsible for Voter Registration, Proof of Residence, Annual City Census, Nomination Papers and Preparations for all Elections.Please select an item from the left hand menu to view information and download links to available files and forms. You may also contact us by mail, phone, fax, or email with your questions or if you require any additional information.

Who Can Vote, Voter Registration Information and State Voting Resources

Who can register to vote?
Only a person who is:
• A US citizen
• A resident of Massachusetts, residing in Lynn
• 18 years old on or before election day (must still meet registration deadlines set forth below). Please note: that all requirements above must be met in order to register.

How to I register to vote online?
In order to register to vote online, you must have a signature on file with the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

If you currently have a Massachusetts driver's license or state ID card, you may use the online voter registration application to register, update your address, or change your party affiliation.

Voter registration forms submitted online must be submitted by midnight on the date of the voter registration deadline. Visit our Online Voting tab on this page.

How to I register to vote in person?
If you would like to register in-person, you may do so at the Lynn Election Office Room 203, Lynn City Hall, as well as at the Elections Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office.

If registering in person, you must register before the voter registration deadline. The City Clerk’s Office holds a voter registration event on the deadline (the Wednesday 20 days before every election) from 8:30 AM to 8 PM in order to facilitate voter registration. These voter registration events are held in the Election Office Room 203

How do I register to vote by mail?
If you prefer to register by mail, please obtain and complete a mail-in registration form. To obtain a mail-in registration form please call our Election office at 781-586-6803 or you can download the National Voter Registration form.

You should receive a confirmation notice in 2 to 3 weeks. If you do not receive a confirmation notice, or wish to confirm your voter registration status, please contact the Election Office at (781) 586-6803 to verify your voting status.

When registering by mail, your voter registration form must be postmarked by the voter registration deadline for you to be eligible.

Upcoming Election Dates and Registration Deadlines
State Primary, September 4, 2018 - The Registration Deadline Is August 15, 2018
State Election, November 6, 2018 - The Registration Deadline Is October 17, 2018

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Entrance for voting is on the Friend Street end of the building in the school cafeteria. Parking and Handicap Parking Will Be Available.

Upcoming Election Dates and Registration Deadlines
State Primary, September 4, 2018 - The Registration Deadline Is August 15, 2018
State Election, November 6, 2018 - The Registration Deadline Is October 17, 2018

Welcome to the Online Voter Registration System. To submit an online application, you must have a valid driver's license, learner's permit, or non-driver ID issued by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). You must also have a signature on file with the RMV.

If you don't have an RMV ID, you can still use the online system to create an application. PRINT and sign the completed form, and then mail or bring it to your local election official.

Use this online system to:

Apply to register to vote in Massachusetts

Change your name or address for voter registration purposes

Enroll in a political party, change your party enrollment, or unenroll from a party